Most property developments undertaken by more than one party are structured either as JVs or as development agreements. What are the key considerations determining the correct choice? This session examines the pros and cons of each structure and the developments to which each is best suited.

Joint Venture Agreements:

The pros and cons

Types of joint venture arrangements and optimising the tax position

Choosing the right partner

Drafting issues on joint venture agreements:

voting rights

capital / equity ratios

profit division

work allocation

dispute resolution

ability to make a claim

Development Agreements:

Core elements of development agreements

Key clauses and inclusions in development agreements, including conditions precedent

Stamp duty and taxation considerations

Complex town planning issues – land use regulation, codes and overlays, planning scheme

Changes and re-zoning

Aligning your agreement to your particular development

Negotiating the agreement: practical issues

Who should attend

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in property law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

Bronwyn Clarkson, Partner, Carter Newell, Brisbane

Bronwyn Clarkson is a Partner in the Resources and Commercial Property team.

Her work in the resources area has included advising on joint ventures, farm-in agreements, corporate restructuring, tenement acquisitions, due diligence investigations, gas sales and transportation agreements, pipeline land access work and landholder compensation.

Bronwyn also regularly advises clients on a range of property transactions, including property joint ventures, commercial and residential developments, commercial and rental leases and pastoral and crown leases, as well as town planning and environmental matters.

Bronwyn has provided advice to the aviation, marine and heavy transport industries where she has advised companies with respect to the Trade Practices Act, drafted commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, terms and conditions of trade, licence and procurement agreements and advised on the buying and selling of aircraft, marine vessels and prime movers